See Pope to open new diversity art space in the Vatican The Vatican Library will host exhibitions combining old and new that reflect Pope Francis's progressive appeals on climate and other issues. 09/11/2021
Vatican Italian nun appointed by Pope as first ever female Vatican governor The role of secretary-general of the Vatican governorate is usually held by a bishop. 04/11/2021
world news Catholic Church sex abuse claims: Vatican has immunity, rules ECHR Abuse victims seeking compensation from the Holy See and Catholic leaders were told Belgian courts had no jurisdiction over the Vatican. 12/10/2021
Vatican Vatican prosecutor seeks prison for priest in abuse trial The case is the first to go to trial alleging sexual abuse within the Vatican's walls. 16/07/2021
Vatican Pope Francis leaves hospital 10 days after colon surgery Pope Francis was seen leaving the hospital on Wednesday, 10 days after undergoing planned surgery to remove half his colon. 14/07/2021
Vatican Pope Francis had a temporary 'fever episode' after his recent surgery Routine tests and scans proved negative after the pope developed the temporary fever. However, he is still eating and moving around unassisted. 09/07/2021
Experiences From the Colosseum to Pompeii: The reopening of Italy’s famous museums “After the closures there is a desire for beauty, for culture, for a return to normal life.” 17/06/2021
Vatican Pope Francis cancels three more appearances after sciatica flareup The pope will not deliver Mass, nor evening prayer, on Sunday. A meeting with diplomatic corps on Monday has also been rescheduled. 23/01/2021
Vatican Former Vatican bank chief found guilty in embezzlement trial Angelo Caloia's lawyer and son were also found guilty and handed prison sentences. 21/01/2021
France Paris court convicts former Vatican envoy of sexual assault A Paris court on Wednesday convicted a former Vatican ambassador to France of sexually assaulting five men in 2018 and 2019. 16/12/2020
no comment Vatican City presents Nativity Scene, lights up Christmas tree A few hundred people gathered for the annual lighting of the traditional Nativity scene and the Christmas tree in St. Peter's Square. 12/12/2020
Vatican Coronavirus: Pope Francis calls for debt relief and end to sanctions Pope Francis called for international sanctions to be "relaxed" and for a "reduction, if not the forgiveness" of debt for poor countries during his Easter Sunday benediction. 12/04/2020
Vatican Pope Francis ends secrecy rule over sexual abuse cases The pope abolished the use of secrecy in sexual abuse cases after criticism that the rule has been used to protect paedophiles. 17/12/2019
world news Vatican eRosary app hacked multiple times just days after launch A new gadget aimed at getting more young people to pray has been hacked at least three times in the days since its launch. 25/10/2019
Vatican Pope Francis' twitter team error shows pontiff as grid iron fan Some saints wear halos, others sport helmets. 14/10/2019
Vatican Empty tombs add twist to Vatican missing girl mystery Two tombs were reopened in Rome after a family of a 15-year-old who has been missing since 1983 petitioned the family. They didn't find anything inside. 11/07/2019
no comment Pope Francis meets indigenous Amazon chief Raoni Wearing his traditional lip plate and a yellow, crown-like decoration on his head, Amazon rainforest Chief Raoni Metuktire on Monday met with Pope Francis at the Vatican. 28/05/2019
Vatican Watch: Devotees climb restored Vatican Holy Stairs on their knees The deeply-worn Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs) were brought to light for the first time in 300 years after a seven-year restoration. 12/04/2019
